Meeting: Grotte di Castro
Airport:   Rome-Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)       Train station:   Orvieto train station
Transfer: Orvieto train station, Fiumicino airport, or Ciampino airport    Distance: 150km

Best to rent a car!
Transfers available from Fiumincino or Ciampino airports in Rome, or Orvieto train station between 10:00am to 6:00pm for an extra fee. Check-in to your room after 2:00pm.

Tack:		English
Horses:		Mixture of local Thoroughbred and Warmblood crosses, with ponies available for children or small adults.
Pace:		Can cater from beginners (lessons in the arena) to intermediate. Moderate with trot and canter | Walk | Trot | Canter | Jumps |
Level:		(1 to 3 out of 5)    Beginner to Intermediate
Age:		Min 14
Weight:		Max 200 lbs / 90 kg
Riders:		Min 1 riders	Max 6 riders
		Riding helmets are mandatory for this ride.

Riding Experience
This ride is suitable for beginners to intermediate-leveled riders. For those that have never been in the saddle before, we offer lessons in the sand ring to teach the fundamentals and grow rider confidence. Depending on how quickly you learn, there will be opportunities for some short trails. For intermediate riders, we will set you up with a suitable horse and take you on splendid trails. Excursions in the countryside on medium / long distances require rider’s ability to control the horse at the three gaits, including canter. Please note that helmets are mandatory. We have several helmets to borrow but recommend you bring your own for optimal fit.

There are two outdoor arenas and lessons are available for all ages and levels in both dressage and jumping.
1 hour lesson = 1 half-day excursion
You can also add a 50-min private lesson to your package for 40€ pp.

Horses
Our horses have been selected for their attitude and breed. We have 20 horses at the moment that come from a wide range of breeds including: Italian Maremmano and Murgese, German, Dutch, French, Anglo Arab and cross breeds. They are our most important partners that we take a lot of pride in.
Most of the year, they live outside in the large paddocks with shelters. We also have a stables area with boxes and comfortable shelter when the weather is bad or the horses are ill and need to recover.
Around the castle, there are 100 hectares of green, sheltered fields where the horses are left free to graze. They definitely lead a good life.
We do our best to choose the best horse for our guest according to their level.

Riding Equipment
Helmets and body protectors of different sizes are available for our guests so that they can ride safely.
Some boots of different sizes are provided but if you have your own boots and helmets it is advisable to bring your own.
All guests MUST wear a helmet!

Facilities
Two large sand arenas are available for our guests to test their skills. The ground is made of volcanic sand, typical of the area. One arena is used mainly for the flat work and the other larger arena is used for show jumping. The flatwork arena is also lit with floodlights. At the opposite side of the castle we have created a 2.000 m cross-country course with beautiful wooden jumps and soft reliable ground.

Staff
Antonio is an ENGEA equestrian guide as well as the owner of the estate. He has several years of experience, riding, training and keeping horses in the countryside. He believes that the new methods of training such as Monty Roberts' and Pat Parelli have improved enormously the relation between humans and horses and our horses are benefiting from that. His knowledge of the trails of the area as well as his passion for horses and for this place will make your trip really special.
Kylie is our Kiwi guide and instructor. She has been riding all her life. After graduating university, she decided to combine her love of horses with her passion for travel and became a horse trekking guide in various countries including Australia, England, Greece, Chile, Egypt and Spain.

Insurance
Insurance covering horse riding accidents is mandatory. You have to tell the booking office in advance if you are uninsured. If you have no insurance, please consider that we need at least a 48 hours’ notice for activating one for you.

Non-Riding Activities
The estate has many other activities to offer to non-riding guests such as cooking classes, cycling, tennis, swimming and massages. There are also a number of attractions that are located in close proximity to the estate. Please, inquire for more information.


Passport and Visa Requirements: Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Passport Note(a) Italy is. more